Community News: March 28

Published: Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 4:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 1:02 p.m.

Living life to the fullest is the secret Inza Allen shares with all as she celebrates her 100th birthday on March 15.

She is a lifelong resident of Hendersonville and the daughter of Thomas and Ella Allen, who were from Mills River. Inza is the youngest of 11 children; 7 sisters and 3 brothers.

Inza is a 1937 graduate of Hendersonville High and graduated from the Biltmore Hospital School of Nursing.

She spent 63 years in the nursing profession working 39 years for the St. Joseph Hospital in Asheville, then 24 years at Cranston Print Works as a nurse.

Back in the days of limited means of transportation, she rode her bicycle from Hendersonville to the school in Asheville. She stayed active with dancing, bowling, bicycling, and walking. Inza has been a member of the First United Methodist Church for 91 years.

Her travels took her to Greece, England, France and Italy.

All her friends and the staff at Emeritus at Pine Park (a resident there since 2002) wish her a Very Happy 100th Birthday.

Dental Society award winners announced

The winners of this year's Henderson County Dental Society Awards were announced at The Cedars of Hendersonville on Mar. 14.

Dr. Pete Richards won the Best Dentist of the Year award. He has been practicing in Hendersonville since 2004.

Diane Pack won Best Assistant of the Year. Pack works for Dr. Ty Hornsby. She is also the coordinator for the Carolina Mountain Dental Education Club and serves as a liaison between the study club and its members.

Mollie Fennimore won Best Hygienist of the Year. She is a hygienist for Dr. Joe Cowart and Dr. Bart Van Oostendorp at Carolina Smiles in Brevard. She often volunteers in classrooms in the county teaching kids the importance of brushing and flossing. She also volunteers with cancer charity events and is an advocate for breast cancer survivors.

Teresa Heffner was named Best Office Staff Member of the year. She is office manager for Dr. David Chapman.

Justus joins staff at Ardenwoods as residency counselor

Tara Justus has joined Ardenwoods Retirement Community as residency counselor. Tara is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill. A native of Flat Rock, she began her career in broadcast journalism in Los Angeles before returning to N.C. to work in public relations, advertising and sales. She has been working in the healthcare industry for the past eight years and is a current resident of Hendersonville.

Ardenwoods is a private, residential community offering apartment homes in a mountaintop setting. Ardenwoods' services and amenities emphasize flexibility and choice. Ardenwoods is a Life Care Services Community.

<p>Inza Allen celebrates her 100th birthday</p><p>Living life to the fullest is the secret Inza Allen shares with all as she celebrates her 100th birthday on March 15.</p><p>She is a lifelong resident of Hendersonville and the daughter of Thomas and Ella Allen, who were from Mills River. Inza is the youngest of 11 children; 7 sisters and 3 brothers.</p><p>Inza is a 1937 graduate of Hendersonville High and graduated from the Biltmore Hospital School of Nursing.</p><p>She spent 63 years in the nursing profession working 39 years for the St. Joseph Hospital in Asheville, then 24 years at Cranston Print Works as a nurse.</p><p>Back in the days of limited means of transportation, she rode her bicycle from Hendersonville to the school in Asheville. She stayed active with dancing, bowling, bicycling, and walking. Inza has been a member of the First United Methodist Church for 91 years.</p><p>Her travels took her to Greece, England, France and Italy.</p><p>All her friends and the staff at Emeritus at Pine Park (a resident there since 2002) wish her a Very Happy 100th Birthday.</p><p>Dental Society award winners announced</p><p>The winners of this year's Henderson County Dental Society Awards were announced at The Cedars of Hendersonville on Mar. 14.</p><p>Dr. Pete Richards won the Best Dentist of the Year award. He has been practicing in Hendersonville since 2004.</p><p>Diane Pack won Best Assistant of the Year. Pack works for Dr. Ty Hornsby. She is also the coordinator for the Carolina Mountain Dental Education Club and serves as a liaison between the study club and its members.</p><p>Mollie Fennimore won Best Hygienist of the Year. She is a hygienist for Dr. Joe Cowart and Dr. Bart Van Oostendorp at Carolina Smiles in Brevard. She often volunteers in classrooms in the county teaching kids the importance of brushing and flossing. She also volunteers with cancer charity events and is an advocate for breast cancer survivors.</p><p>Teresa Heffner was named Best Office Staff Member of the year. She is office manager for Dr. David Chapman.</p><p>Justus joins staff at Ardenwoods as residency counselor</p><p>Tara Justus has joined Ardenwoods Retirement Community as residency counselor. Tara is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill. A native of Flat Rock, she began her career in broadcast journalism in Los Angeles before returning to N.C. to work in public relations, advertising and sales. She has been working in the healthcare industry for the past eight years and is a current resident of Hendersonville.</p><p>Ardenwoods is a private, residential community offering apartment homes in a mountaintop setting. Ardenwoods' services and amenities emphasize flexibility and choice. Ardenwoods is a Life Care Services Community.</p>